Need a mounting base for '81 FC Ramco mirror

[Tim Hannink]

I pulled my drivers side mirror off to polish it, dropped it and
cracked (off) the part that attaches to the bus. Anyone have an old
parts mirror around or a complete drivers side one that they would be
willing to part with?

Thanks,

Tim Hannink
Winter Park, FL
1981 FC-33SB

[Jeff Miller]

Original 3-bolt?

- Jeff Miller
in Holland, MI


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Tim Hannink"
wrote:
>
> I pulled my drivers side mirror off to polish it, dropped it and
> cracked (off) the part that attaches to the bus. Anyone have an old
> parts mirror around or a complete drivers side one that they would be
> willing to part with?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tim Hannink
> Winter Park, FL
> 1981 FC-33SB
>

[Tim Hannink]

No, its a 4-bolt base 8"w x 4"h. Definately look original, I didn't
see any other holes under the base.

Thanks

Tim

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"
wrote:
>
> Original 3-bolt?
>
> - Jeff Miller
> in Holland, MI
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Tim Hannink"

> wrote:
> >
> > I pulled my drivers side mirror off to polish it, dropped it and
> > cracked (off) the part that attaches to the bus. Anyone have an
old
> > parts mirror around or a complete drivers side one that they
would be
> > willing to part with?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Tim Hannink
> > Winter Park, FL
> > 1981 FC-33SB
> >
>

[John Suter]

If all else fails:

1-800-321-4819

Is it same 4 hole mounting as found on latest models?
Think it may be called 7.25 Mount? But current model
seems to have smaller bolt holes than my 2000LXi
model, and use latest uses phillips, rather than the
allen wrench, driven stainless bolts.

John Suter


--- Tim Hannink wrote:

> I pulled my drivers side mirror off to polish it,
> dropped it and
> cracked (off) the part that attaches to the bus.
> Anyone have an old
> parts mirror around or a complete drivers side one
> that they would be
> willing to part with?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tim Hannink
> Winter Park, FL
> 1981 FC-33SB
>
>
>
>
>




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[Robert Johannesen]

Tim,
If all else fails, check with http://www.Ramco-Eng.com or 1-800-321-4819 and they
are pretty good about parts availability. I talked to them once when I was
making a spacer for their mirror.

Bob Johannesen
91WLWB40 "Seldom Blue"
Argyle, Texas.

Tim Hannink wrote:
No, its a 4-bolt base 8"w x 4"h. Definately look original, I didn't
see any other holes under the base.

Thanks

Tim

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"
wrote:
>
> Original 3-bolt?
>
> - Jeff Miller
> in Holland, MI
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Tim Hannink"

> wrote:
> >
> > I pulled my drivers side mirror off to polish it, dropped it and
> > cracked (off) the part that attaches to the bus. Anyone have an
old
> > parts mirror around or a complete drivers side one that they
would be
> > willing to part with?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Tim Hannink
> > Winter Park, FL
> > 1981 FC-33SB
> >
>






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[Scott]

Hey Tim, I happen to be going thru the "mirror issue" as we speak on
our 86 FC. I purchased a new set of mirrors for RUBY and the hole
pattern is very close and we all know "close is only good for
grenades and ..The hole pattern on the present base as on John's
coach is just about 1/4 inch off...just enough.

The mount on our coach was made in Canada by a company called Canada
Brass. That company has either gone out of business or quit making
mirrors...mute point there are no longer any molds of our mirror
bases.

I have been working with RAMCO for some time and even sent them my
bases. It appears that at one time mirrors bases were drilled/counter
sunk simply by "eye balling" it. Thus making each installation
unique. Heck the driver and passenger are different on our's. Bill
Reed is handleing this adventure for me and we are getting close to
getting the right dimensions after sending bases back and forth
several times. He has been nothing less than a great guy..most mfg
would have given up and sent my money back. We even joked that this
was taking him back some 30yrs when he was first starting out and
encountering all these problems. I am working with my second casting
and just sent it back to them for re-drilling to try to get it to
fit.

My suggestion would be..if you can't find a replacement take the
existing to a welder or a metal shop and see if they could weld it
and polish it to match. If you contact Remco try to reach Bill to
discuss this with him, the others may say it will fit ..but it won't.

Best of Luck

Scott B
86FC35 "RUBY"
Murrells Inlet SC (leavin in 10 days for Ok, Co, NM can't wait)

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, John Suter
wrote:
>
> If all else fails:
>
> 1-800-321-4819
>
> Is it same 4 hole mounting as found on latest models?
> Think it may be called 7.25 Mount? But current model
> seems to have smaller bolt holes than my 2000LXi
> model, and use latest uses phillips, rather than the
> allen wrench, driven stainless bolts.
>
> John Suter
>
>
> --- Tim Hannink wrote:
>
> > I pulled my drivers side mirror off to polish it,
> > dropped it and
> > cracked (off) the part that attaches to the bus.
> > Anyone have an old
> > parts mirror around or a complete drivers side one
> > that they would be
> > willing to part with?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Tim Hannink
> > Winter Park, FL
> > 1981 FC-33SB
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
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[Jeff Miller]

Well I have a pair of 3-bolt brackets ('77 through mid-'83), but gave
away my last 4-bolt. Sorry.

If they truly are Ramco, they are later mirrors. 4-bolt would
indicate so also. Fortunately Ramco is alive and well making mirrors
so you will likely be able to buy new if you can't find used.

- Jeff Miller
in Holland, MI


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Tim Hannink"
wrote:
>
> No, its a 4-bolt base 8"w x 4"h. Definately look original, I didn't
> see any other holes under the base.
>
> Thanks
>
> Tim
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"
> wrote:
> >
> > Original 3-bolt?
> >
> > - Jeff Miller
> > in Holland, MI
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Tim Hannink"
>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I pulled my drivers side mirror off to polish it, dropped it
and
> > > cracked (off) the part that attaches to the bus. Anyone have an
> old
> > > parts mirror around or a complete drivers side one that they
> would be
> > > willing to part with?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Tim Hannink
> > > Winter Park, FL
> > > 1981 FC-33SB
> > >
> >
>

[Tim Hannink]

Here is a photo of an '82 FC-35 with the same set of mirrors that
are on my '81:

<http://www.vintagebirds.com/images/baird1.jpg>

They even have the extra aluminum plate mounted to the top of the
mirror for a stick-on convex mirror.

I went out and looked over my mirror for a manufacturer or model
number but only found the word 'JAPAN' stamped on the base (on the
piece that broke off, imagine that). I would guess they are probably
not Ramcos.

There was also a set of aluminum wedges underneath each end of the
mounting base to make them fit flush to the body; the mirrors
evidently had less curve than the corner of the coach has.

Thanks,

Tim Hannink
1981 FC-33SB
Winter Park, FL



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"
wrote:
>
> Well I have a pair of 3-bolt brackets ('77 through mid-'83), but
gave
> away my last 4-bolt. Sorry.
>
> If they truly are Ramco, they are later mirrors. 4-bolt would
> indicate so also. Fortunately Ramco is alive and well making
mirrors
> so you will likely be able to buy new if you can't find used.
>
> - Jeff Miller
> in Holland, MI
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Tim Hannink"
> wrote:
> >
> > No, its a 4-bolt base 8"w x 4"h. Definately look original, I
didn't
> > see any other holes under the base.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Tim
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Original 3-bolt?
> > >
> > > - Jeff Miller
> > > in Holland, MI
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Tim Hannink"
> >
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I pulled my drivers side mirror off to polish it, dropped it
> and
> > > > cracked (off) the part that attaches to the bus. Anyone have
an
> > old
> > > > parts mirror around or a complete drivers side one that they
> > would be
> > > > willing to part with?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > >
> > > > Tim Hannink
> > > > Winter Park, FL
> > > > 1981 FC-33SB
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

[Mike Hohnstein]

On the other hand get a piece of stainless rolled to the correct radiius and use
it kind of like a washer under the replacement mirror to cover the holes that
don't fit the replacement base, if well done it will look just fine. Them
mirror bases are all over the map, welding and redrilling the bases is way to
much like work.
Mike Hohnstein
----- Original Message -----
From: Scott
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 5:17 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Need a mounting base for '81 FC Ramco mirror


Hey Tim, I happen to be going thru the "mirror issue" as we speak on
our 86 FC. I purchased a new set of mirrors for RUBY and the hole
pattern is very close and we all know "close is only good for
grenades and ..The hole pattern on the present base as on John's
coach is just about 1/4 inch off...just enough.

The mount on our coach was made in Canada by a company called Canada
Brass. That company has either gone out of business or quit making
mirrors...mute point there are no longer any molds of our mirror
bases.

I have been working with RAMCO for some time and even sent them my
bases. It appears that at one time mirrors bases were drilled/counter
sunk simply by "eye balling" it. Thus making each installation
unique. Heck the driver and passenger are different on our's. Bill
Reed is handleing this adventure for me and we are getting close to
getting the right dimensions after sending bases back and forth
several times. He has been nothing less than a great guy..most mfg
would have given up and sent my money back. We even joked that this
was taking him back some 30yrs when he was first starting out and
encountering all these problems. I am working with my second casting
and just sent it back to them for re-drilling to try to get it to
fit.

My suggestion would be..if you can't find a replacement take the
existing to a welder or a metal shop and see if they could weld it
and polish it to match. If you contact Remco try to reach Bill to
discuss this with him, the others may say it will fit ..but it won't.

Best of Luck

Scott B
86FC35 "RUBY"
Murrells Inlet SC (leavin in 10 days for Ok, Co, NM can't wait)

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, John Suter
wrote:
>
> If all else fails:
>
> 1-800-321-4819
>
> Is it same 4 hole mounting as found on latest models?
> Think it may be called 7.25 Mount? But current model
> seems to have smaller bolt holes than my 2000LXi
> model, and use latest uses phillips, rather than the
> allen wrench, driven stainless bolts.
>
> John Suter
>
>
> --- Tim Hannink wrote:
>
> > I pulled my drivers side mirror off to polish it,
> > dropped it and
> > cracked (off) the part that attaches to the bus.
> > Anyone have an old
> > parts mirror around or a complete drivers side one
> > that they would be
> > willing to part with?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Tim Hannink
> > Winter Park, FL
> > 1981 FC-33SB
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
> __________________________________________
> Yahoo! DSL - Something to write home about.
> Just $16.99/mo. or less.
> dsl.yahoo.com
>






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[Jeff Miller]

Those are the late '83 FC mirrors / mounts. I can't remember the
vendor.

They're around, occasionally one of us removes them to install power
Ramcos, keep asking around.

- Jeff Miller
in Holland, MI


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Tim Hannink"
wrote:
>
> Here is a photo of an '82 FC-35 with the same set of mirrors that
> are on my '81:
>
> <http://www.vintagebirds.com/images/baird1.jpg>
>
> They even have the extra aluminum plate mounted to the top of the
> mirror for a stick-on convex mirror.
>
> I went out and looked over my mirror for a manufacturer or model
> number but only found the word 'JAPAN' stamped on the base (on the
> piece that broke off, imagine that). I would guess they are
probably
> not Ramcos.
>
> There was also a set of aluminum wedges underneath each end of the
> mounting base to make them fit flush to the body; the mirrors
> evidently had less curve than the corner of the coach has.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tim Hannink
> 1981 FC-33SB
> Winter Park, FL